Tshwane University of Technology: Counselling Psychology Internship Programme 2026/2027

Are you ready to turn your academic training into real, life-changing impact? Tshwane University of Technology’s Directorate of Student Development and Support (SDS) is offering four (4) Counselling Psychology Internship opportunities at Pretoria West Campus. This 12-month internship begins 2 January 2026 and is designed to consolidate your MA training while you deliver professional counselling services to TUT students and partner communities.

Why this internship?

SDS is a dynamic, student-centred environment where interns gain broad clinical exposure across higher-education settings. You’ll rotate through core service areas, work in interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to psycho-educational programmes that support student success, mental health, and well-being. It’s an ideal platform to build hours, sharpen your professional identity, and develop a robust counselling toolkit aligned with ethical practice.

What you’ll do (Key Responsibilities)

• Provide professional counselling to registered TUT students (individual and group).
• Promote student success by developing academic, personal, and wellness skills.
• Design and deliver psycho-educative programmes (talks, workshops, training).
• Community impact: provide individual and group counselling to children at a local children’s home.
• Administration & compliance: maintain accurate records and meet SDS reporting requirements.
• Team collaboration: contribute actively to a supportive, high-performance multidisciplinary team.

Note: Shortlisted candidates may be required to present or undergo competency testing as part of the selection process.

Minimum entry requirement

• Currently registered as an MA (Counselling Psychology) student at a recognised university.

Personal competencies that will set you apart

• Comfortable working one-on-one and in groups with diverse stakeholders.
• Time and stress management skills; can prioritise and take ownership of tasks.
• Clear, professional communication and facilitation/presentation ability.
• Counselling, mentoring, and guidance skills grounded in ethical practice.
• Team player who can also function independently and show initiative and creativity.
• Discretion and confidentiality in line with professional codes of conduct.

What you’ll gain

• Supervised hours across campus counselling, psycho-education, and community settings.
• Experience in programme design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Exposure to case management, referral pathways, and inter-professional teamwork.
• Strengthened report writing, record-keeping, and administrative competence—vital for HPCSA-aligned practice.

How to apply (follow these steps carefully)

Applications that omit the standardised form or certified documents will be disqualified.

1. Download and complete TUT’s standardised application form (available on the university intranet).
2. Prepare a professional CV (concise, relevant, and up to date).
3. Include recently certified copies of:
   • ID
   • Academic record
   • All relevant HPCSA registration documents
4. Add one reference letter from your current lecturer/supervisor (signed, dated, on letterhead).
5. Email your full application to Ms. Lindokuhle Nkosi at nkosil1@tut.ac.za.
   • Tip: Use a clear subject line, e.g.:
     Subject: Ref 25/172 – Counselling Psychology Internship – [Your Name]
6. Keep a copy of your submission and request a read receipt.

Enquiries

For programme queries, contact Lynne Malan at malanl@tut.ac.za.

Important dates & location

• Start date: 2 January 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Campus: Pretoria West (Directorate of Student Development and Support)
• Closing date for applications: 20 October 2025

Pro tips for a standout application

• Align your CV to the critical performance areas—showcase counselling, group facilitation, workshop design, and admin accuracy.
• In your cover email, map your competencies (communication, initiative, ethics, teamwork) to the internship duties.
• Highlight experience with student populations or youth/child counselling, and any psycho-educational content you’ve designed or delivered.
• Ensure certifications are recent (within 3 months) and that documents are legible and complete.
• If shortlisted, prepare a 15–20 minute presentation on a relevant psycho-educational topic (e.g., adjustment to university, exam anxiety, managing stress, or peer-support models), including brief outcomes and activities.

Ready to apply? Package your documents, double-check certification, and email nkosil1@tut.ac.za before 20 October 2025. This is your chance to serve students, grow clinically, and contribute meaningfully to the TUT community in 2026.

CLOSING DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2025

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